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8K DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2026 HALF MARATHON DATE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2026 MARATHON DATE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2026
Thank you for your interest in running the 2026 Philadelphia Marathon, 2026 Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon, or 2026 Rothman Orthopaedics 8K on behalf of the National Brain Tumor Society! We are accepting applications for both runners who will obtain a bib through NBTS and runners who have secured their own bib entry to the race.
NBTS is evaluating applications based on applicants who have a connection and/or passion to further the NBTS mission, the ability to meet and exceed the fundraising commitments for runners obtaining a bib through NBTS, and the ability to safely train for the race.
Fundraising Commitments:
Marathon Runners: $1,500
Half Marathon Runners: $1,000
8K Runners: $750
As a runner, you will receive:
Official race entry to the 2026 Philadelphia Marathon, Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon, or Rothman Orthopaedics 8K as part of the National Brain Tumor Society’s Gray Nation Endurance Team (for runners obtaining a bib through NBTS)
A personal fundraising page and fundraising tools
Communication from NBTS staff throughout your race experience
Gray Nation Endurance team swag
Application and Acceptance Process: When you’ve completed your application, please email Endurance@braintumor.org to confirm receipt of your application. Once received, an NBTS staff member will reach out with next steps.
